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Travel Guide, Bangkok
Bangkok is the starting point for most travellers to Thailand. It is the largest city and the capital of Thailand.
Since 1767, since the fall of the old capital in Ayutthaya, it is the seat of the kings. And be aware, even today the king has an overall influence on Bangkok and Thailand. So you can explore the history of old temples, especially the Grand Palace and national museum.
Bangkok - whatever is your plan - worth staying a few days. Shopping opportunities are great too.
Bangkok is a safe place.
Since 1767, since the fall of the old capital in Ayutthaya, it is the seat of the kings. And be aware, even today the king has an overall influence on Bangkok and Thailand. So you can explore the history of old temples, especially the Grand Palace and national museum.
Bangkok - whatever is your plan - worth staying a few days. Shopping opportunities are great too.
Bangkok is a safe place.
124.157.215.176
Mostly Sunny 33°C 26°C
Fast Facts
- When to go: From January to June, November and December.
- Population: 15,000,000 inhabitants
- Tourists per year: 7,000,000
- Area: 1,569 km2
- Language(s): Thai, English (secondary language of the elite), ethnic and regional dialects
- Altitude (in meters): 0
- Telephone code (prefix): 0066
- Major exports: textiles and footwear, fishery products, rice, rubber, jewelry, automobiles, computers and electrical appliances
- Major imports: capital goods, intermediate goods and raw materials, consumer goods, fuels
- http://www.bma.go.th/
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